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[quote=Anonymous]As an adult woman with ADHD, a lot of women are identified late or not at all because it presents differently. There is a lot of content on TikTok that attributes everything to ADHD, but that takes away from a real issue. Don’t go with a pediatrician. Get a real neuropsychological exam. I used Cherry Tree in Arlington. I was valedictorian of my HS, went to a competitive college, and I’m a successful executive- but I still have ADHD and I still hide it from my mom even though I am in my 40s because she would brush it off and be dismissive.

So take her seriously and get her a real eval. If she does have ADHD, she should want to do things that help her like exercise, use caffeine responsibly, perhaps meditate. If she just wants an Rx for Adderall or Vyvanse to lose weight, you have a different issue on your hands.

Find someone (not a ped) who can help you untangle this. I was anorexic in HS and College - and later realized I was just seeking control because my head felt so out of control. Later when I went off ADHD meds, I gained a lot of weight. I thought it was because I didn’t have the stimulant meds - but it was me chasing the dopamine hit of crunchy foods whenever I was stressed. See? There are a lot of interconnected things and your daughter will have her own things she struggles with. Don’t brush her off - but also try to find a therapist to help parse out root issues. [/quote]

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